{"title":"Penstemon \u0026 Beardtongue Plants","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003ePenstemon plants, commonly known as beardtongue, are flowering perennials valued for their upright flower spikes, colourful blooms, and attractive foliage. These versatile plants add height, texture, and seasonal colour to perennial beds, borders, naturalized gardens, and larger landscape plantings across Canada. Depending on the variety, Penstemon flowers may appear in white, pink, red, purple, or blue, making them easy to combine with ornamental grasses, shrubs, and other flowering perennials. Our collection may include Penstemon digitalis, widely known as foxglove beardtongue, along with colourful cultivars and other beardtongue plants selected for ornamental landscapes. Popular selections may feature contrasting foliage or distinctive flower colours, offering options for both traditional and contemporary garden designs. Penstemons are particularly effective when planted in groups, where their vertical flowers create a strong visual accent among lower-growing plants. Whether you are searching for Penstemon digitalis, foxglove beardtongue, white beardtongue, or another Penstemon for a residential or commercial planting project, explore our selection and find the right plants for your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chelone-glabra-galane-glabre","title":"Snakehead","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSnakehead \u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds by Marie-Victorin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnakehead (Chelone glabra)\u003c\/em\u003e is a perennial plant ideal for wetlands, such as pond edges, rain gardens or marshy soils. Its white flowers with a slight pink tinge, resembling small fish, offer an elegant and refined floral touch at the end of the season. Easy to grow and quick to establish, this plant is also very popular with pollinators, adding life and biodiversity to natural spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e : 0.5 to 1 meter\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 0.6 to 1.2 meters\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : over 1000 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : marsh iris, arrowhead, sedge\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : none known\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone\u003c\/strong\u003e : 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e : sun, partial shade\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e : damp soil, soggy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mix seeds with an equal volume of moist sand or vermiculite, then place in a sealed plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 90 days (cold stratification). Then sow directly outdoors in the fall or spring as soon as the weather becomes mild. Germination will occur the following spring or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snakehead is an essential ornamental and ecological plant for wetlands. It brings a beautiful touch of color while promoting biodiversity and adapting perfectly to environments rich in humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les semences Marie-Victorin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109544325280,"sku":"AIG-SMV","price":5.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Chelone_glabra_Galane_glabre.jpg?v=1771267241"},{"product_id":"a-penstemon-hirsute","title":"Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) – Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHairy Beardtongue (\u003cem\u003ePenstemon hirsutus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact native perennial with a light, airy habit and slender spikes of pale lavender to violet tubular flowers. Its spring bloom, generally from May through June, adds elegant vertical interest to rock gardens, borders, and pollinator plantings. Green, deciduous, slightly hairy foliage forms a modest clump that displays the flowers without overwhelming nearby plants. Reaching 30 to 45 cm in height, this species fits easily into small gardens and mixed native plantings. Hardy in Zones 3 to 8, it is well suited to Canadian landscapes seeking a durable, floriferous, low-growing native perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHairy Beardtongue prefers full sun to light partial shade and sandy to loamy soil that is poor to moderately fertile but always well drained. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought, while heavy, waterlogged, or poorly drained soil may reduce winter survival. Seeds may be sown in fall or in spring after a short period of moist cold stratification. Cover them lightly with approximately 3 mm of fine growing medium and maintain consistent moisture without saturation at 18 to 22°C. In Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, strong air circulation and excellent winter drainage help maintain vigorous plants, dependable flowering, and long-term garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHairy Beardtongue suits rock gardens, sunny borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and naturalistic landscapes. Its nectar-rich tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects early in the growing season. It combines beautifully with Spotted Beebalm, Black-eyed Susan, Common Evening Primrose, and Butterfly Milkweed to create colourful, biodiversity-friendly plantings. Seed capsules may be left standing in fall to support wildlife and allow light self-seeding where conditions are suitable. This species is grown primarily for ornamental and ecological value rather than culinary use, making it an excellent addition to sustainable native gardens throughout Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52275132629152,"sku":"AKE-SEMGR1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/penstemon-hirsute-3_large_6e5c3703-f86e-409e-a2a7-664093352945.webp?v=1739928975"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-penstemon-blackbeard","title":"Penstemon 'Blackbeard'","description":"\u003cp\u003e This cultivar features dark purple foliage and lilac flowers on sturdy stems. It could be called the mauve version of 'Husker Red'. 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